More than enjoying the destination, enjoy the journey

From the beach to the Arrábida landscape

Meet the most beautiful natural local landscapes.

Beaches

Right in front of the SANA Sesimbra is the Califórnia Beach. But there's a lot more to discover at the Setúbal peninsula and the Arrábida Mountains. Portinho da Arrábida with its natural setting, or Meco Beach, with its trendy, young and relaxed environment, deserve a visit. Both beaches are located just minutes away from SANA Sesimbra.

Natural parks

If you’re not a beach fan, but prefer to hike, the Arrábida Natural Park is well worth a visit. You’ll be surprised by th large variety of mountains, Mediterranean vegetation, a rocky and rugged coastline and a breathtaking landscape.

The area also includes the Prof. Luiz Saldanha Marine Park, with over a thousand animal species and quite rare marine plants in the Portuguese west coast. In the Espichel Cape, characterised by a coastline of high cliffs, it’s possible to observe migratory birds such as the Royal Swallow, the Peregrine Falcon, the Bonelli's Eagle and the Eagle Owl.

Sports and nature

Sesimbre has a variety of sports options.

There are 8 golf courses near the SANA Sesimbra, and the most relevant ones are the Quinta do Peru, in Azeitão, 17 km away, the Aroeira Golf Club, 26 km away, and the Montado Golf Club, 43 km away.

Keeping the focus on sports, the SANA Sesimbra has a long list of possible sports activities to be carried out: kayaking, snorkeling, coasteering, surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, boating, all-terrain, trekking, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, caving, land tours, paragliding and air tourism are some of the various options available in the Sesimbra area.

Cultural heritage and gastronomy

A village sprinkled with history and typical flavours.

The Castle is Sesimbra’s the main attraction - classified as a National Monument. The São Tiago Fortress, a military architecture monument built in the 17th century, in the centre of the Sesimbra Bay, and the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel, built in the 18th century, complete the points of greatest cultural interest near the SANA Sesimbra.

During your tours, discover the wine cellars and vineyards of Azeitão and Palmela – two rural cities close to Sesimbra – namely Quinta da Bacalhoa and the José Maria da Fonseca cellars. Book some wine tasting and enjoy them with the best local cheese and sausages.